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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.37, 893.87 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.37, 893.87 and 529.47 is: 731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.37 : 893.87 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.37/893.87 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.37x = 893.87 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.37x = 473,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,274.70/647.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.07

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